We support micro businesses. Our philosophy is centered around empowering and developing the skills of disadvantaged groups; especially women & youth; to improve their overall quality of life.
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We are a trusted and leading microfinance institution offering a comprehensive range of financial solutions. Our work helps enable low-income Bahrainis to build a secure future and contribute to the social development across the country.
Ebdaa was established as a microfinance bank in Bahrain with the prime objective of contributing to alleviating poverty and promoting socio-economic empowerment of the Bahraini community. We serve our society through the provision of sustainable financial services to those in need.
Ebdaa Bank was established in 2009 as the first microfinance bank in the Kingdom of Bahrain thanks to the support of H.R.H Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, the wife of the King of Bahrain and the President of the Supreme Council for Women, may God protect her, as well as the Late Prince Talal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, the President of the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND).
The bank’s prime objective is to support low-income families and contribute to socio-economic empowerment by providing microcredit opportunities to loan-income Bahrainis.
Ebdaa Bank serves as a resort for families in need, to improve their overall quality of life. The bank's focus is to assist Bahraini women and youth to ensure their dreams and ideas turn into successful micro-projects.
The bank also manages the special portfolio of H.R.H. Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa to support and empower women, in cooperation with the Supreme Council for Women and the Labor Fund "Tamkeen".
Ebdaa Bank disburses its loans using both Sharia Compliant and Conventional approaches based on each client's preference. In May of 2017, Ebdaa Bank won the “Best Women Empowerment” Award in Dubai in recognition of Ebdaa’s role in supporting and empowering Bahraini women.
Ebdaa Bank was established in 2009 as the first microfinance bank in the Kingdom of Bahrain, with the support of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa and the Late Prince Talal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, the former President of the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND).
Our loan products were carefully designed to meet the needs of all your business ventures.
Your service is our honor and your satisfaction is our goal.
Sayidati loan is a dedicated loan for Women that starts at BD 200 and caps at BD 1000 based on women-owned home-business needs. The loan will help women grow their businesses and differenciate their products without the need for traditional collateral.
More DetailsEbdaa loan is a dedicated loan for men that starts at BD 200 and caps at BD 1000 based on men-owned home-business needs. The loan will help men grow their businesses and differenciate their products without the need for traditional collateral.
More DetailsAl Amal loan is dedicated to borrowers who own a formal or informal business regardless of its nature (i.e. industrial, trading, or service) and regardless if it is operated from home, mobile, or market-based. This loan also tailors for those who are ready to move from the informal to the formal sector. Loan ranges between BD 1000 and 2000 to be paid over 24 months.
More DetailsAl Tamayuz Loan only tailors for businesses that are licensed. The purpose of this loan is to assist business owners to support thier working capital or purchase needed equipment. This loan ranges between BD 1500 to 5000 to be paid over 36 months.
More DetailsAl Mawsimi Loan tailors for informal or formal business needs on specific seasons such as the holy month of Ramadan and Back-To-School seasons. The loan ranges between BD 100 and 800 and is paid over 10 months.
More DetailsThis loan is known for its flexibility. It is designed to meet the needs men or women with licensed businesses. It can also be provided to mobile businesses such as distribution and delivery businesses or even taxi owners. Al Tafawoq loan is an amount between BD 1000 and 5000 and can be paid over 6, 12, 18, 24, or 36 months.
More DetailsAl Najah Loan tailors for home-based businesses with credit needs and/or longer tenure than both Sayedati and Ebdaa Loans. This loan ranges between BD 600 and 1400 to paid over 18 months.
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Manama, Sept. 24(BNA): A statement of intent was signed between Ebdaa Bank for Microfinance and the United Nations office of the Kingdom to work jointly on areas of mutual interest, especially the promotion of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
more detailsAlgosaibi Holding Group has signed a grant agreement with Ebdaa Bank, as a nonprofit social financing, that seek to help low-income Bahraini make their way to business.
more detailsEbdaa Bank, for Microfinance, has launched two new loans “Al Najah” and “Altafawq”, offering more financial unguaranteed loans for Bahraini low-incomers.
more detailsEbdaa Bank for Microfinance will reopen its branch in Hamad Town after a comprehensive maintenance and development process
more detailsEbdaa Bank for Microfinance celebrated its staff in a special meeting
more detailsDr. Khalid Waleed Al Ghazawi, CEO of Ebdaa Bank, partook in “Middle East Investment Conference” in Cairo, Egypt where international thought leaders, policymakers and key market participants are gathered to discuss trends shaping the Middle East and North Africa region, as well as its role in the global economy.
more detailsEbdaa Bank announced its exclusive sponsorship of the campaign “N3een N3awen” –a social marketing campaign by Public Relations Majors-initiated by a number of students of University of Bahrain (UOB) under the auspices of the president of UOB Dr. Riyadh Hamza.
more detailsDr. Khalid Al Ghazawi, CEO of Ebdaa Bank - Bahrain said that the bank is currently fully reviewing its new strategy to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to support services of Bahrain’s society and economy.
more detailsDr. Khalid Waleed Al Ghazawi, CEO of Ebdaa Bank, talks to the chairman of Iraq Private Banks League Mr. Waleed Al Handal about Bahrain’s experience in Microfinance represented by Ebdaa Bank.
more detailsEbdaa Bank has agreed with a proposal to microfinance project adopted by charities due to its sustainability to develop their financial resources thus to achieve their objectives to support low-income families. At a time that donations are very less compared to the people needs.
more detailsDr Khalid Waleed Al Ghazawi, CEO of Ebdaa Bank, honored a number of employees who were distinguished for their outstanding performance in recent years as a part of Bank’s staff motivation program to encourage them for an enhanced performance and productivity.
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